Important Academic Statistics

Total 2,290 students attended Richmond Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 99 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 84 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 210 (full-time) and 133 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Richmond Community College is 34% and transfer-out rate is 11%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population2,290
Graduation Rate34%
Number of Faculty183
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Richmond Community College is $8,696 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
100% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,988 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,696
Average Financial Amount$5,988

Offered Certificate Programs

Richmond Community College offers 32 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 424 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate249366
2 Years Certificate8158
Total3210424

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Richmond Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 424 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 366 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 58 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 50 completers
Information Technology50
Education (3 completers) 21 completers
Educational Leadership and Administration7
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching13
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1
Engineering Technology 13 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)7
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician2
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician2
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 9 completers
Child Development9
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 37 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies37
Construction Trades 40 completers
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer38
Electrician2
Mechanics and Repairers 11 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology11
Precision Production Trades 26 completers
Welding Technology/Welder15
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 55 completers
Medical Office Management/Administration14
Medical/Clinical Assistant18
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling5
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)15
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide3
Business 104 completers
Business Administration and Management42
Office Management and Supervision8
Accounting and Finance54
Total366
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 1 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1
Construction Trades 2 completers
Electrician2
Mechanics and Repairers 1 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1
Precision Production Trades 21 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant12
Welding Technology/Welder9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 33 completers
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician12
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training12
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide9
Total58

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,290 students have enrolled into Richmond Community College. By gender, 786 male and 1,504 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,010 White (44.10%), 647 Black/African American (28.25%), 172 Hispanic (7.51%), 19 Asian (0.83%), and 612 students with other races. 5 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,2907861,504
American Indian/Native American21671145
Asian19118
Black/African American647169478
Hispanic17262110
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White1,010388622
Two More742054
Un-Known1456184
Non-resident Alien541

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